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====== Unplanned Emergencies ====== | ====== Unplanned Emergencies ====== | ||
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===== Receiving A ' | ===== Receiving A ' | ||
- | Upon receiving a ‘STOP’ signal, you should quickly | + | Upon receiving a ‘STOP’ signal, you should quickly: |
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+ | - Cut the power. | ||
+ | - Select Neutral and apply full brake. | ||
===== Launch Failures ===== | ===== Launch Failures ===== | ||
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If the cables are not pulled out straight or the launch point unintentionally crosses them, the other cable may be picked up during the launch. | If the cables are not pulled out straight or the launch point unintentionally crosses them, the other cable may be picked up during the launch. | ||
- | If you realise a cable has been picked up, continue the launch until the glider is in a position where it can be safely landed. **Your priority should be the safety of the pilots.** | + | If you realise a cable has been picked up, if possible, continue the launch until the glider is in a position where it can be safely landed |
- Cut the power. | - Cut the power. | ||
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Every now and again, an aircraft or vehicle may unintentionally cross your winch cables. Crossing the cables should be avoided for some obvious reasons, including the fact that there is a massive 300 horsepower engine on the other end! | Every now and again, an aircraft or vehicle may unintentionally cross your winch cables. Crossing the cables should be avoided for some obvious reasons, including the fact that there is a massive 300 horsepower engine on the other end! | ||
- | If the cables are crossed by an aircraft or vehicle, they should be thoroughly inspected by the winch driver for damage at the point they were crossed | + | If the cables are crossed by an aircraft or vehicle, they should be thoroughly inspected by the winch driver for damage at the point they were crossed. The affected cables should not be used until this is completed. |